As with other types of surgery there are a few things you have to do before LASIK surgery.

With LASIK your cornea must be it’s natural shape before the surgery, so if you wear contact lenses you’ll have to stop wearing them for a few weeks leading up to your surgery. The reason is lenses sometimes reshape the cornea, and this will cause problems with the LASIK surgery.

Review these

FDA recommendations

• Soft contact lenses should be removed and not worn for at least two weeks prior to your LASIK evaluation.
• Rigid gas permeable lenses should be removed and not worn for at least three weeks prior to LASIK evaluation.
• Hard lenses should be removed and not worn for at least four weeks prior to LASIK evaluation.

When you meet the doctor to discuss LASIK eye surgery you should let them know a few things about yourself. Let the doctor know about any past or present medical and eye conditions as well as all medications you are taking or are allergic to. It’s important you disclose all of this to your doctor as it will help them decide if LASIK is right for you.

After you’ve disclosed this personal information to the doctor, you should then discuss if you are a good candidate for LASIK surgery. Let him explain to you the risks, benefits, and alternatives of the surgery as well as what you can expect from beginning to end.

You should stop using any lotions, perfumes, or creams the day before the surgery as well as any makeup that may cause debris to get in the eye. The doctor may even request that you scrub and wash out your eyes for a good time before LASIK surgery to prevent the chance of any type of infection.

Finally, you should definitely arrange for transportation to and from the LASIK surgery. There are two reasons for this:

1. Before LASIK surgery some doctors will arrange for you to take some medicine to help you relax that could impair your vision and reaction time.

2. After LASIK surgery you may need a few days to recover your vision, hence the need to arrange for a drive home.